Thursday, December 18, 2014

Understanding Television In The Post–‘Breaking Bad' Era

The human brain doesn’t distinguish between binges, whether you’re overdosing on crystal meth, prestige television, or the Emmy-winning combination of both. The initial rush and surrender triggers the same steady flow of dopamine; the eventual crash triggers the same feelings of withdrawal and shame, and the unceasing drumbeat calling for more, more, more.

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